A Journey From This World To The Next

By Henry Fielding

Book Overview

""A Journey From This World To The Next"" is a novel written by Henry Fielding, first published in 1743. The book follows the journey of a man named Jack who dies and finds himself in the afterlife. Jack is taken on a journey through different levels of the afterlife, meeting various characters along the way, including historical figures and mythological creatures. Through his journey, Jack learns about the nature of sin and virtue, and the consequences of one's actions in life. The novel is a satirical commentary on contemporary society and its moral values, as well as an exploration of the themes of death, redemption, and the human condition. Fielding's witty and engaging writing style, combined with his philosophical insights, make ""A Journey From This World To The Next"" a timeless classic of English literature.We had not been long arrived in our inn, where it seems we were to spend the remainder of the day, before our host acquainted us that it was customary for all spirits, in their passage through that city, to pay their respects to that lady Disease, to whose assistance they had owed their deliverance from the lower world.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 116264897X
• ISBN13: 9781162648972
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 100 Pages
• Weight: 0.41 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.2" x 7.5" x 9.3"